The Urban Renewal Bill 2025 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat on the 21st of August, and is set to establish a uniform legal framework that enables sustainable urban renewal— urban redevelopment, regeneration, and revitalisation. Though the tabling of the Bill has brought forth concerns revolving around power, displacement and overdevelopment. We speak to two experts on either side of the aisle about the pros and cons of the Bill.


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The Urban Renewal Bill 2025 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat on the 21st of August, and is set to establish a uniform legal framework that enables sustainable urban renewal— urban redevelopment, regeneration, and revitalisation. Though the tabling of the Bill has brought forth concerns revolving around power, displacement and overdevelopment. We speak to two experts on either side of the aisle about the pros and cons of the Bill. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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